Inter-Disciplinary Dance Methods (DNCE90014)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
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This subject explores different methodological approaches for the postgraduate study of dance. Drawing upon recent developments in the Dance Studies field with a focus on inter-disciplinary praxis, this subject encourages the critical alignment of concepts, practices and theories with dance as a way of knowing and embodied movement culture.
This subject proposes philosophical enquiry into the nature of dance through an inter-disciplinary lens. Addressing some of the fundamental issues for engaging with dance intellectually and sensorially, it invites students to probe and unpack legacies of dance history in relation to artistic movements and be innovative in analysing future possibilities for convergences between dance and other disciplines.
It is directed towards critically addressing historical, artistic-aesthetic and cultural-political dimensions of dance and developing methods for navigating the tensions and possibilities evident in interdisciplinary research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- generate collaborative working practices and develop methods for cross disciplinary processes;
- articulate questions and sustain ideas through inter-disciplinary practice and reflection;
- apply critical and creative awareness to questions for dance within diverse spaces and modes;
- articulate the distinct ways that dance creates meaning;
- engage in intercultural partnerships and demonstrate cultural awareness of different worldviews;
- cite and situate current debates in the field of dance studies within practical tasks;
- apply dexterity and flexibility in the use of methods, materials, tools and approaches to dance research;
- express creative autonomy in developing original and critically informed practices.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Interdisciplinary performance lecture
| Mid teaching period | 20% |
Research Methodology Assignment
| Late in the teaching period | 50% |
Inter-disciplinary collaborative presentation (mixed mode group delivery 3000 words equivalent)
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Amaara Raheem Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 72 hours comprising, online lectures, intensive workshops, and tutorials. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 10 November 2023